Dariusz Latka is the neurosurgeon from Poland. He is the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital in Opole, Poland and the President of Polish Spine Surgery Society. He graduated from Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland and started his career in the famous Neurosurgical Department in Bytom, Poland. Then he gained experience under the leadership of the most distinguished world famous specialists in the field of neurosurgery on various courses and trainings in Europe and USA. His main interests concentrate on modern spinal neurosurgery, but also on microvascular and oncological neurosurgery. He is an innovator in introducing various modern methods of neurosurgical treatment in the region and in Poland. He is the author and co-author of six books, over 60 specialist publications and numerous scientific presentations. He is a member of Polish Society of Neurosurgeons, Polish Society of Spinal Surgery, North American Spine Society (NASS), Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society and AOSpine Foundation. He was honored many awards - among them: “Hipocrates of Opole 2015 Award” for the best doctor in Opole Region and Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society Recognition Award 2015 and medal of honor for meritorious service to the Opole region 2021. He is married – his wife Marta is neurologist. His son Kajetan is a neurosurgeon. His hobbies are: skiing , sailing, diving, golf and tennis.